Heidenhain incremental length gauge for high precision measuring and in-process control

A new Heidenhain incremental length gauge for high precision measuring and in-process control applications in the working area of grinding machines, lathes and other metalcutting machine tools produces results accurate to ±1 μm over its 30 mm measuring range.

Called SPECTO ST 3087RC, a significant increase in productivity and a reduction in floor-to-floor time result from not having to transfer components to a measuring station external to the machine tool, or to a quality control department. Should rework be necessary after metrology functions have been completed, in-process gauging preserves accuracy by eliminating the need to set the component up again for a second operation.